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Visions for Strategic Command outlined during inaugural RUSI Conference
Defence leaders have laid out their vision for the UK’s new Strategic Command, putting cyber security and new technologies at the heart of the military.
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Military deploys to provide flood relief during Storm Dennis
British Army personnel have deployed to assist civil authorities with the provision of flood relief to local communities in West Yorkshire.
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UK further commits to NATO and European Security through JEF Readiness Declaration and deployment of Typhoons to Lithuania
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace underlined the UK’s leading role in the NATO Alliance as he met fellow defence ministers in Brussels.
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First UK night flights land on HMS Queen Elizabeth
Four F-35 Lightning jets have completed night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth flying over UK waters on operational training.
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Armed Forces heroes celebrated at The Sun Military Awards
The Millies are awarded for inspiring individual and collective achievements from within the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force
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RAF submarine hunters first touchdown in UK
The first Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has arrived in the UK.
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What the Ministry of Defence does
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.
MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 27 agencies and public bodies.
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- Women in defence charter
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- Government response to ICAI recommendations on the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative
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Office address
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
General enquiries
020 7218 9000
Media enquiries Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm or out of hours (emergencies only)
020 721 87907
Personal data requests
For more information follow the link above.
Medals enquiries
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
United Kingdom
Copyright and Intellectual Property Group
Poplar 2 #2214
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
MOD copyright licensing information
Low flying complaints
United Kingdom
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5th Floor, Zone A
Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
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MOD confidential hotline
3.N Main Building Whitehall
Westminster
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
The Ministry of Defence has a confidential hotline that you can use to raise concerns about fraud, security threats, damage to the environment, breaches of legal obligations or codes of conduct.
Ministry of Defence Register of interest
DBS Finance
Walker House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool
L2 3YL
United Kingdom
Veterans UK
Free helpline telephone: UK only
0808 1914 2 18
Free helpline telephone: overseas
+44 1253 866 043
Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC)
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
United Kingdom
24 hour contact number for casualty notifications and compassionate travel requests:
01452 519951 (fax: 01452 510807)
Deceased estates:
01452 712612 ext 6323/6301
Inheritance tax:
01452 712612 ext 8174
Graves:
01452 712612 ext 6304/6442/7659
Commemorations:
01452 712612 ext 6303 / 6082 / 5520
Licensing:
01452 712612 ext 7330/6303
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- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
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- Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
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Ground floor, zone D
Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
Not to be used for requesting your own information (Subject Access Request), Service records including for deceased relatives, or pension enquiries.
Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication Scheme in the link above.
High profile groups within MOD
- Defence and Security Accelerator
- Defence Equipment and Support
- Defence Infrastructure Organisation
- Defence Nuclear Organisation
- Defence Safety Authority
- jHub Defence Innovation
- Joint Forces Command
- Military Aviation Authority
- Queen's Harbour Master
- Strategic Command
- United Kingdom Security Vetting
- Veterans UK
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Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. Find out about our commitment to publishing in Welsh. Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. Read our policy on Social media use.